The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes sits within more than 500 acres of lakes and farmland at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, a Mediterranean-style palazzo where every room has a balcony. Its 582 rooms include 56 on the Club Level, 60 Executive Suites, two Presidential Suites and a Royal Suite, and a multi-million-dollar renovation of rooms and public spaces is now complete. The theme parks are close, about three miles to SeaWorld, seven to Universal and 10 to Walt Disney World, yet the resort gives families reason to stay put. Ritz Kids takes children aged four to 12 for full days with lunch, with a Kids Night Out on Friday and Saturday, and the water park shared with the neighbouring JW Marriott has a quarter-mile lazy river and a tower of three slides. Families can kayak the headwaters, and the Greg Norman golf course is a certified Audubon Sanctuary. The spa covers 40,000 square feet, with 40 treatment rooms and a private lap pool, and dining includes Knife & Spoon and Highball & Harvest.
- Nearest airport
- Orlando International Airport (MCO), 7 Miles / 11 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 582 rooms and suites
Insider tip Book the top-floor Club Level for the views and a more personal level of service.
Why I choose it A resort that works for a park-heavy family holiday and still feels restful, with a kids' club, a lazy river and a serious spa.